Causes

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” These worthy causes have inspired the TEDx talk Amy will be giving on April 16th. Learn more about these causes that are most certainly “worth spreading!”

The Trauma Centeris a program of Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a large nonprofit organization dedicated to social justice by offering hope and promise of fulfillment to children, adults, and families who are at risk of not receiving effective services essential to their safety, progress, and/or survival.

American Mental Health Foundation (AMHF) has endeavored to advocate for and to advance mental health and well-being in society. As a research organization, it is dedicated to the welfare of people suffering from emotional problems and mental illness, with a particular concern for individuals of all ages with special needs as well as elders.

Mental Health America is the nation’s largest and oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives. With over 200 affiliates across the country, we touch the lives of millions—advocating for changes in mental health and wellness policy; educating the public and providing critical information; and delivering urgently needed mental health and wellness programs and services. (Donate here.) Amy will be presenting at their annual conference this June.

Mount Sinai is spearheading efforts to translate decades of research into revolutionary treatments for some of today’s most chronic and intractable disorders. (I also had many of my surgeries there, and my brother was a resident there for three years!) Donate here.

PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS is a writer’s theater in NYC dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights, composers and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.

Roundabout Theatre is committed to producing the highest quality theatre with the finest artists, sharing stories that endure, and providing accessibility to all audiences. A nonprofit company, we fulfill our mission each season through the production of classic plays and musicals; development and production of new works by established and emerging writers; educational initiatives that enrich the lives of children and adults; and a subscription model and audience outreach programs that cultivate and engage all audiences. Donate here.

The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York) is the leading service and advocacy organization for New York City’s nonprofit theatre field, with a mission to assist our 360+ member theatres in managing their companies effectively so that they may realize their rich artistic visions and serve their diverse audiences well.

HEALING ARTS INITIATIVE (HAI) inspires healing, growth and learning, through engagement in the arts for the culturally underserved. See their Facebook page for updates.

Arts and Healinghas a missionto transform lives through creative expression for self-discovery, connection and empowerment. We facilitate this transformation by integrating the innate benefits of the arts with mental health practices. Donate here.

Love is Louder is a project of The Jed Foundation to support anyone feeling mistreated, misunderstood or alone. Even as we work to stop negative words and actions that hurt us, we can strengthen our abilities to cope with hard times, focus on the positive, support the people around us and reach out for help if we need it.

End Violence Against Women is the only organization dedicated to improving the criminal justice response to violence against women on every level — within the professions tasked with responding to victims and across society as a whole.We envision a world where gender- based violence is unacceptable, where perpetrators are held accountable, and victims receive the compassion, support, and justice they deserve.

One Loveworks with young people across the country to raise awareness about the warning signs of abuse and activate communities to work to change the statistics around relationship violence.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local sexual assault service providers across the country. Learn more about RAINN’s programs and expertise. Amy is a speaker for RAINN. Support her fundraising page for RAINN here.

End Rape on Campus (EROC) works to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels.

Joyful Heart Foundation has a mission is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues. Support them at Amy’s fundraising page for Joyful Heart here.

Young Women’s Leadership Network a not-for-profit organization, was created to make our programming available to more students. YWLN supports two programs that provide college readiness and college access to low-income public school students: The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS) and CollegeBound Initiative (CBI).

Toivoby Advocacy Unlimited is a wellness initiative in CT that focuses on bringing holistic healing modalities to persons currently struggling with or in recovery from mental health and/or substance use issues, as well as the general population. Toivo represents a celebration of human experience in all of its forms and a belief in the unfathomable power of looking within for direction.

The International Festival of Arts & Ideasaims to create an internationally renowned festival in New Haven of the highest quality with world-class artists, thinkers and leaders, attracting and engaging a broad and diverse audience celebrating and building community and advancing economic development. Donate here.

United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) promotes quality of life for people with ostomies and continent diversions through information, support, advocacy and collaboration. Our 300+ affiliated ostomy support groups, organized by volunteers throughout the United States, provide the opportunity for local, in-person support. We work toward a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically, and psychologically. Amy has written for their official publication.